Bethera, South Carolina facts for kids
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Bethera, South Carolina
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 Bethera, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Bethera, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| Counties | Berkeley |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246810 |
Bethera is a small, quiet place in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
Bethera is located in the area known as the Lowcountry. This part of South Carolina is close to the coast. It is about 40 miles (64 km) north of the city of Charleston. The land in Bethera is quite low, only about 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level.
History of Bethera
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? The name "Bethera" is quite special. It comes from combining parts of the names of two local churches. These churches were called Bethel Baptist and Berea Methodist.
In 1925, Bethera was a very small community. Records show that only 22 people lived there at that time. It has remained a small, peaceful area.
